Elvis Birthday Celebration in Memphis January 8 – 11 to Kick off 60th
Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll Year at Graceland

Sixteen-Year-Old Canadian YouTube Singing Sensation David Thibault
To Join Fans During Four Days Of Events

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MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elvis fans from around the world will travel to Graceland next week to
celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s birthday. Numerous events are
scheduled, including the Elvis Presley Day Ceremony, which includes a
birthday cake cutting and official proclamation.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland will also kick-off a year-long celebration of
the 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll during the annual birthday
festivities. On July 5, 1954, Elvis walked into Sun Studios in Memphis
and recorded “That’s All Right” with guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist
Bill Black. Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips played the song on July 8 on WHBQ
radio and the switchboard lit up. Rock ‘n’ Roll was born and the music
world changed forever.

Popular radio and television personality Wink Martindale witnessed the
historic night at WHBQ in July of 1954, when Sam Phillips brought DJ
Dewey Phillips the acetate copy of Elvis' first Sun Record "That's All
Right" to be played on the "Red, Hot, and Blue" radio show. After
meeting that evening, Wink and Elvis remained friends throughout the
course of Elvis' life. Wink will be a special guest for the birthday
celebration, along with his wife, Sandra Ferra Martindale, who also
dated Elvis off and on for several years early in Elvis’ career.
Together they will share stories about spending time with the King of
Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Also joining the Elvis Presley birthday events will be the 16-year-old
YouTube singing sensation from Quebec, Canada who will lead Elvis fans
from around the world in a rendition of “Happy Birthday” at Graceland on
January 8th. David Thibault gained worldwide attention on
YouTube in early December. Singing “Blue Christmas” on a Canadian radio
station, the version of the song went viral with over seven million
views in less than a week. The result caught the attention of Ellen
DeGeneres and David was invited to perform on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
just before Christmas, where Ellen surprised David with a trip to
Graceland. In addition to the ceremony on the 8th, he will
also perform at the Elvis Insiders Event on the 9th.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony – 9:30 a.m. Graceland Front Lawn

Graceland/EPE officials will be joined by Memphis and Shelby County
officials for a birthday cake cutting and a proclamation of Elvis
Presley Day. Free admission. This event will be streamed live via Elvis
Presley's Graceland event page on Livestream. Complimentary
specially designed 60th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll birthday cake and
coffee will be served at the Chrome Grille restaurant across the street
from the mansion following the ceremony.

Special Birthday Stable Tours – 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.

The Graceland Stable will be available for tours with artifacts on
display including saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal
western wear worn by Elvis, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback
at Graceland. Graceland is currently the home to four horses - Max,
Tucker, Bandit and Candy.

Elvis fans are invited to celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs
during this special event. In addition to celebrating and recognizing
the work of fan clubs, the event will feature a program of EPE company
updates and special announcements, including the latest on EPE media,
marketing, merchandise, new exhibits and more. Special guest Wayne
Mann, Elvis’ cousin and witness to the start of Elvis' career at Sun
Studio, shares stories as the city of Memphis gears up to celebrate 60
Years of Rock 'n' Roll.

A private evening tour of Graceland Mansion decorated for the holidays
and a reception across the street in Graceland Plaza. The reception will
be a progressive event moving about the plaza area and will include
Elvis' airplanes, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, Sincerely Elvis
and the Elvis in Tupelo Exhibit. Special guests are Sandra Ferra
Martindale and Wink Martindale who will be answering
questions during an exclusive Q & A session inside the Elvis Presley Car
Museum. David Thibault will also be a special performing guest at
this event exclusively for members of the Elvis Insiders.

Elvis fans will enjoy a special presentation by Malco Theatres of the
feature film "This Is Elvis." This film explores Elvis
at different stages of his life, comprised mostly of actual performance
footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to the king.
In addition, fans can also see rare video of Graceland plus
behind-the-scenes footage. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Elvis
Presley Charitable Foundation.

Join Elvis fans in town for the 2014 Elvis Birthday Celebration as they
honor the life and career of a Memphis legend – Elvis Presley. The
Memphis Grizzlies will be playing the Phoenix Suns in an arena filled
with Elvis-themed music, movie clips, and live entertainment. Come watch
the Grizzlies in their “blue suede shoes” defend their home court while
honoring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Tickets start at $25 and can be
purchased by visitingGrizzlies.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra Presents Elvis Birthday Pops – 60
Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll – 7:30 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the
Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates Elvis’ birthday and helps kick
off 2014 as the 60th anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll with songs
from the king including “That’s All Right.” The concert event will
feature fan-favorite Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band. Tickets are
on sale now through theMemphis
Symphony Orchestra website or by calling the Memphis Symphony
box office at 901-537-2525.

For a complete listing of all events visit www.elvis.com.Tickets for Graceland-sponsored events can be purchased by calling
Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or by purchasing
them online.

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